Pet Policy
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STATEMENT OF VALUES
The management of _________________________ Apartments wants to encourage residents to value
and enjoy their apartments as they would their own homes. We believe that residents should be given every
opportunity to pursue their interests, consistent with the rights of their fellow residents and the property
owner(s). By fostering an attitude of mutual respect and cooperation, our common interest in a safe, pleasant,
and well-maintained building is best achieved.
In keeping with this philosophy, and after carefully considering all the interests involved, we have decided to
adopt a limited pet policy that will allow residents committed to responsible pet ownership to have a pet. In
reaching this decision, we have taken into account the important contributions that pets can make to the lives
of people who value and appreciate animals. We have also considered the fact that there are people who
wish to avoid contact with pets and other animals.
The pet policy is designed to protect both pet guardians and non-pet guardians, and to ensure that the
animals themselves receive responsible care. The policy applies to all pets kept on the property and will be
strictly enforced. All residents will receive a copy of the policy.
PET POLICY
1. Permission to keep a pet is granted at Owner’s sole discretion and is subject to Resident’s strict adherence
to all aspects of this Pet Policy. Any Resident who wishes to keep a pet will first obtain Owner’s approval
and sign a Pet Agreement.
2. Only common household pets will be allowed. These include a dog, cat, fish, or bird.
3. No Resident will be allowed to keep more than one cat or one dog and MUST BE THIRTY POUNDS
OR LESS AT MATURITY.
4. In making a decision on whether to approve a Resident’s request to keep a dog, Owner will take into
account the dog’s temperament and the arrangements the Resident has made for training and exercising
the dog.
5. The pet is to be kept inside the Resident’s apartment. Dogs or cats going in and out of the building must
be on leash and under the Resident’s control at all times.
6. Residents are responsible for keeping all areas where the pet is housed clean, safe, and free of parasites,
including fleas. Dog owners must immediately pick up and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, all dog waste
deposited on the street or grounds. Cat owners must place soiled cat litter in tied plastic bags and dispose
of the bags in garbage bins designated by Owner. Under no circumstances will cat litter be flushed
down the toilet.
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Pet Policy
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7. All adult dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered, unless a veterinarian certifies that health problems
prevent the dog or cat from being spayed or neutered. All pets must receive proper veterinary care,
including all appropriate inoculations; must be well-groomed, and must be given a healthy diet and
exercised according to their needs. All pets must also be maintained in accordance with applicable state
and local laws. Dogs and cats must wear identification tags at all times.
8. No pet is to be left alone in a Resident’s apartment for a period longer than that which is appropriate
for the needs of the individual pet. While this period may vary depending on the pet in question, Owner
and Resident understand that, in general, dogs should not be left alone for more than nine (9) hours,
and other pets for more than 24 hours, on a regular basis. When Owner has reasonable cause to believe
a pet is alone in an apartment and either that pet is creating a disturbance or any other emergency
situation appears to exist with respect to that pet, Owner will attempt to contact the Resident to remedy
the situation. If Owner is unable to contact the resident within a reasonable period, Owner may enter
Resident’s apartment and make any necessary arrangements for the pet’s care, including removing the pet
and placing it in a temporary home, such as a boarding kennel. Any costs incurred will be charged directly
to the Resident and will be payable within thirty (30) days.
9. Residents are responsible for ensuring that their pet does not disturb or annoy other residents or
neighbors. Residents whose pet is determined by Owner to be disturbing others must remedy the situation
immediately. A Resident who fails to remedy the situation after two warnings will receive a 30-day
notice to remove the pet from the premises. If the Resident fails to remove the pet, the Resident will be
considered in breach of Resident’s Lease or other Rental Agreement and may be required to vacate the
premises.
10. Residents are responsible for and must immediately pay for all damages or injuries caused by their
pet. In addition, each resident who wishes to keep a pet must pay an additional deposit of $500.00 (five
hundred dollars) upon signing the Pet Agreement. If the cost of repairing any damages caused by the pet
exceeds the additional deposit, Owner may use funds from the Resident’s regular security deposit to cover
the excess.
I have read, understand and agree to the above Pet Policy in its entirety. I especially understand that failure
to adhere to the terms of the Agreement in its entirety will result in the termination of my residency of the
premises.
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Resident Date
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